Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School

Q: Is Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School a good school?

Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School ranks 288 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School is a public K-5 school in St. Petersburg, Florida, serving 589 students as part of the Pinellas County School District. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the district and state averages in academic achievement, with a diverse student population and lower chronic absenteeism rates than nearby schools.

Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School is a standout performer, with 76% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 62% for Pinellas County and 55% for Florida. In math, 83% of 3rd graders were proficient or better, far exceeding the 63% for Pinellas and 60% for the state. The school's racial diversity, with a relatively even split between White, African American, Hispanic, and Asian students, is notable, and its academic success is equitable across all racial groups. Additionally, Bay Vista Fundamental has lower chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 4.1% to 13.1% over the past few years, which is lower than many nearby schools.

Factors that may contribute to Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School's strong performance include its focus on a fundamental curriculum, higher spending per student ($11,275 in 2022-2023) compared to state and district averages, and a commitment to maintaining a low chronic absenteeism rate. While many nearby schools in the Pinellas County district, such as Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary, James B. Sanderlin K-8, and Lakeview Fundamental Elementary, struggle with lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism, Bay Vista Fundamental stands out as a shining example of a successful public elementary school.

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

5900 Dr Martin L King St S
St Petersburg, FL 33705

(727) 893-2335

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
288^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,275

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 601

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.3%

African American:

38.8%

Hispanic:

11.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School ranks better than 87.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 17^th among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.8. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (39.3%), African American (38.8%), Hispanic (11.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School is 14.3. 51 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School is $11,275. 70 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 23^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	89.83	126^th	1688	92.5%
2007	87.59	156^th	1786	91.3%
2008	85.51	195^th	1789	89.1%
2009	83.99	241^st	1847	87.0%
2010	78.59	354^th	1919	81.6%
2011	81.95	305^th	1985	84.6%
2012	83.50	279^th	1984	85.9%
2013	82.59	299^th	2029	85.3%
2014	79.36	377^th	2064	81.7%
2016	87.71	205^th	2087	90.2%
2017	82.23	326^th	2112	84.6%
2018	82.03	356^th	2118	83.2%
2019	72.88	568^th	2182	74.0%
2021	72.90	583^rd	2247	74.1%
2022	78.29	450^th	2219	79.7%
2023	82.86	342^nd	2240	84.7%
2024	85.80	288^th	2256	87.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

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50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Currently failing students without any intervention. Teacher are not communicating with parents and not having a plan. The teachers are trying to recovery in order that the school looks good. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, June 23, 2016

It took 2 attempts with the wacky Pinellas County School System's lottery for us to enroll our eldest in 1st grade. While the lottery process was frustrating, we are very pleased with the education and student experiences our child has enjoyed over the last 3 years. We look forward to our youngest child enrolling next year and are fully committed to this great community school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	424	191	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	623
1989	419	201	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	624
1990	467	202	11	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	688
1991	404	247	15	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	674
1992	395	148	11	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	563
1993	352	139	13	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	514
1994	409	163	11	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	600
1995	323	237	7	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	585
1996	323	237	7	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	585
1997	280	133	5	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	437
1998	296	144	4	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	461
1999	331	150	4	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	502
2000	362	163	5	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	545
2001	349	170	4	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	538
2002	358	187	4	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	561
2003	358	187	4	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	561
2004	349	196	8	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	570
2005	356	202	8	16	3	n/a	n/a	0	585
2006	374	203	9	22	2	n/a	n/a	0	610
2007	376	193	8	21	3	n/a	n/a	24	625
2008	368	186	11	15	3	n/a	n/a	25	608
2009	383	202	12	14	3	n/a	n/a	26	640
2010	377	210	12	13	1	n/a	n/a	28	641
2011	357	207	15	39	3	0	29	0	650
2012	333	222	16	43	1	1	28	0	644
2013	337	215	19	46	1	1	29	0	648
2014	354	209	15	43	2	0	24	0	647
2015	338	219	18	45	3	0	23	0	646
2016	336	230	13	43	2	0	22	0	646
2017	322	236	12	45	3	1	26	0	645
2018	315	245	12	49	3	1	24	0	649
2019	294	250	15	59	3	1	25	0	647
2020	264	264	12	61	2	1	27	0	631
2021	248	266	14	65	2	1	28	0	624
2022	238	242	14	66	2	1	28	0	591
2023	235	223	16	73	3	0	39	0	589
2024	236	233	17	68	3	0	44	0	601

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	623	35.0	17.8	36.4
1989	624	38.0	16.4	34.1
1990	688	38.0	18.1	33
1991	674	39.0	17.2	35.3
1992	563	32.0	17.5	29
1993	514	32.0	16.1	31.7
1994	600	35.0	17.1	38
1995	585	34.0	17.2	47.2
1996	585	34.0	17.2	47.2
1997	437	27.0	16.2	48.1
1998	461	24.0	19.2	23.4
1999	502	26.0	19.3	31.9
2000	545	29.0	18.8	30.8
2001	538	28.0	19.2	25.3
2002	561	29.0	19.3	23
2003	561	29.0	19.3	23
2004	570	30.0	19.0	25.6
2005	585	32.0	18.3	25.6
2006	610	33.0	18.5	23.9
2007	625	34.0	18.4	22.6
2008	608	38.0	16.0	24
2009	640	44.3	16.4	25.1
2010	641	39.0	16.4	25.6
2011	650	40.0	16.2	26.8
2012	644	43.0	14.9	31.1
2013	648	42.0	15.4	31.6
2014	647	42.0	15.4	31.7
2015	646	42.0	15.3	35.6
2016	646	42.0	15.3	37.6
2017	645	43.0	15.0	39.4
2018	649	43.0	15.0	44.2
2019	647	42.0	15.4	43.7
2020	631	43.0	14.6	42.8
2021	624	42.0	14.8	41
2022	591	43.0	13.7	40.6
2023	589	41.0	14.3	45.7
2024	601	42.0	14.3	43.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	623	35.0	17.8	36.4
1989	624	38.0	16.4	34.1
1990	688	38.0	18.1	33
1991	674	39.0	17.2	35.3
1992	563	32.0	17.5	29
1993	514	32.0	16.1	31.7
1994	600	35.0	17.1	38
1995	585	34.0	17.2	47.2
1996	585	34.0	17.2	47.2
1997	437	27.0	16.2	48.1
1998	461	24.0	19.2	23.4
1999	502	26.0	19.3	31.9
2000	545	29.0	18.8	30.8
2001	538	28.0	19.2	25.3
2002	561	29.0	19.3	23
2003	561	29.0	19.3	23
2004	570	30.0	19.0	25.6
2005	585	32.0	18.3	25.6
2006	610	33.0	18.5	23.9
2007	625	34.0	18.4	22.6
2008	608	38.0	16.0	24
2009	640	44.3	16.4	25.1
2010	641	39.0	16.4	25.6
2011	650	40.0	16.2	26.8
2012	644	43.0	14.9	31.1
2013	648	42.0	15.4	31.6
2014	647	42.0	15.4	31.7
2015	646	42.0	15.3	35.6
2016	646	42.0	15.3	37.6
2017	645	43.0	15.0	39.4
2018	649	43.0	15.0	44.2
2019	647	42.0	15.4	43.7
2020	631	43.0	14.6	42.8
2021	624	42.0	14.8	41
2022	591	43.0	13.7	40.6
2023	589	41.0	14.3	45.7
2024	601	42.0	14.3	43.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$190 (2.6%)	$7,255 (97.4%)	$7,445
2019	$205 (2.6%)	$7,626 (97.4%)	$7,831
2020	$272 (3.1%)	$8,370 (96.9%)	$8,641
2021	$700 (7.7%)	$8,375 (92.3%)	$9,075
2022	$825 (8.4%)	$9,000 (91.6%)	$9,824
2023	$1,009 (8.9%)	$10,267 (91.1%)	$11,275

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 568^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 342^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	10.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School)	54	59	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	52	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School)	58	66	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	62	60	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School)	75	77	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	57	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School)	82	78	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	64	65	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School)	74	72	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	54	58	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School)	82	67	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	60	58	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School)	61	79	18%
5th Grade Science (Pinellas)	54	60	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	647	589	9%
African American	250	223	10.8%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	15	16	6.7%
Hispanic	59	73	23.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	294	235	20.1%
Two or More Races	25	39	56%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.7%	45.7%	1.9%

Schools Near Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	5900 Dr Martin L King St S	St Petersburg	33705	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-2335	601	42	14.3	43.9%	236 (39.3%)	233 (38.8%)	68 (11.3%)	17 (2.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.3%)	85.8	288^th of 2256 public elementary schools	87.2%		82.9	342^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	84.7%	54	76.0	67.0	69.0				83.0	81.0	65.0				79.0					$11,275	$1,009	$10,267
Bay Point Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5800 22nd St S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 552-1449	401	34	11.7	75.3%	30 (7.5%)	304 (75.8%)	36 (9.0%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (6.2%)	48.5	1125^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.1%		38.3	1378^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.5%	253	37.0	48.0	62.0				56.0	45.0	64.0				70.0					$14,334	$2,158	$12,177
Lakewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4151 6th St S	St Petersburg	33705	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2196	440	32	13.7	80.9%	61 (13.9%)	322 (73.2%)	29 (6.6%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.8%)	42.6	1276^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.4%		24.2	1767^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.1%	491	58.0	53.0	52.0				37.0	36.0	50.0				63.0					$17,562	$4,286	$13,276
Maximo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4850 31st St S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2191	372	23	16.1	83.9%	30 (8.1%)	295 (79.3%)	15 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.3%)	17.1	1977^th of 2256 public elementary schools	12.4%		7.6	2178^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.8%	201	37.0	31.0	49.0				18.0	37.0	38.0				33.0					$16,058	$3,573	$12,484
James B. Sanderlin K-8	Public, Magnet	K-8	2350 22nd Ave S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 552-1700	816	55	14.9	42.4%	330 (40.4%)	313 (38.4%)	62 (7.6%)	31 (3.8%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	76 (9.3%)	76.9	483^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	78.6%		73.2	553^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	75.3%	70	70.0	74.0	65.0	65.0	64.0	68.0	72.0	79.0	80.0	43.0	33.0	66.0	73.0	62.0	88.0	100.0	73.0	$11,227	$1,009	$10,218
Lakeview Fundamental Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2229 25th St S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-2139	316	25	12.6	45.6%	137 (43.4%)	118 (37.3%)	30 (9.5%)	16 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.4%)	79.7	411^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.8%		65.1	732^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	67.3%	321	69.0	61.0	70.0				76.0	66.0	68.0				74.0					$12,565	$927	$11,638
Midtown Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	1701 10th St S	St Petersburg	33705	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-1358	366	30	12.2	36.9%	171 (46.7%)	117 (32.0%)	39 (10.7%)	11 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.7%)	78.8	441^st of 2256 public elementary schools	80.5%		76.1	479^th of 2240 public elementary schools	78.6%	38	67.0	67.0	75.0				64.0	69.0	71.0				73.0					$15,210	$1,785	$13,425
Perkins Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2205 18th Ave S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-2117	569	47	12.1	58.7%	153 (26.9%)	306 (53.8%)	52 (9.1%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (8.4%)	53.7	1000^th of 2256 public elementary schools	55.7%		56.6	934^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.3%	66	58.0	57.0	50.0				53.0	58.0	54.0				59.0					$14,989	$1,423	$13,566
Melrose Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1752 13th Ave S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 893-2175	363	25	14.5	92.3%	13 (3.6%)	311 (85.7%)	22 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.7%)	26.5	1727^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.4%		19.7	1905^th of 2240 public elementary schools	15.0%	178	37.0	34.0	40.0				31.0	51.0	60.0				38.0					$19,937	$5,868	$14,069
Campbell Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1051 7th Ave S	St Petersburg	33705	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2650	462	38	12.3	86.4%	29 (6.3%)	382 (82.7%)	19 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (6.3%)	43.7	1247^th of 2256 public elementary schools	44.7%		22.2	1827^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.4%	580	48.0	65.0	29.0				52.0	64.0	55.0				31.0					$17,676	$5,245	$12,430

Frequently Asked Questions about Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School?

Students at Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School are 39% White, 39% African American, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School in?

Pinellas

Is Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School a good school?

Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School ranks 288^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 601 students attended Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School.

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